Aysdalegate was a very short-lived mine, with production only taking place on the site between 1877 and 1880. It was owned by William Barningham who has been described as a ‘violent drunkard who made a fortune’
The edge of that area being under the sharp bend at the bottom of Birk which I previously reported on having suffered from subsidence in 1929.
Where abouts is this please?.
Between Margrove Park and Birk Brow.
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The 1891 census shows one of my great-great grandfathers, Henry Woods, living at Aysdale Gate Pit. The index database records him as Henry WOOLS but it is undoubtedly my great-great grandfather. Ten years later he is living at 48 Margrove Park and ten years later still (in 1911), still living at 48 Margrove Park, he is shown as a Nightwatchman at Mine Above Ground. I wonder which pit he was watching over?
My guess would be Stanghow Mine (at Margrove Park) that was open until 1928.
Lived at Aysdale Gate for 25 years and will always class it as HOME. X
That great, any stories relating to the mine ?
Thats great, any stories relating to the mine ?